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Douglas Carl Hawkinson, age 71 of Soldotna, Alaska formerly from Chisago City MN passed away on March 28, 2025, due to complications of a car accident. 

Doug was born on June 4, 1953 to Carl and Winsome Hawkinson. He attended Chisago Lakes High School where he enjoyed playing football and basketball. He graduated in 1971. After graduation Doug worked for a local construction company and helped his dad and brothers on the farm. He had a love for motorcycles, cars, adventure and travel. He moved to Florida for a couple winters but seemed to always come back home in the summer months to see his family and friends, of which there are many. 

In 1980 Doug and his friend Dave decided Alaska was the place to be, so they drove North. Alaska was where Doug made his home away from home. He worked the oil fields and offshore platforms as a crane operator and shared many interesting stories of that time.  He was co-owner of the Polar Bear campground in Sterling Alaska and had many friends and family go and visit him there. 

In 2006 Doug started a new adventure, he married Margaret Blackburn and they spent the last 19 years together in Alaska. He will be missed by many.  

Doug is survived by his wife Margaret and her daughter Paige Blackburn; sister Carolyn Franklin; brothers John (LaDema) Hawkinson, Alan (Julie) Hawkinson;   nieces Denise Inama, Sandy Peterson, Leonne Porter, Cathy (Tom) Armstrong, and Dejah (Marcus) Clay; nephews Bob (Tina) Larsin, Dave (Debbie) Peterson, Beau and Caleb Hawkinson and many great nieces and nephews. 

Douglas was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Winsome Hawkinson, sister Grace Peterson, brothers-in -law Dennis Peterson and Duane Franklin.  

Doug will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.  Doug was buried in Soldotna Alaska in a private ceremony.  

A Celebration of his life here in MN is planned for Saturday, May 31, 2025 1-4pm at his brother John Hawkinson's home at 30007 Karmel Ave Chisago City MN.  

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